Shooting suspects - Info on charges filed

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Marquell Robert Rentas, 17, of 244 Walnut St., and Trenton Michael Nace, 18, of 116 Lancaster Ave., are charged with several counts of attempted homicide of a law-enforcement officer, aggravated assault, assault of a law-enforcement officer and several counts of conspiracy. Both were charged as adults.

Documents (affidavits, criminal complaints) detailing the charges can be accessed here:

Marquell Robert Rentas

Trenton Michael Nace

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Anonymous said…
Why was there only.one council.person at the meeting that did not look good think a few more could have taken some time and. showed up for.the meeting
July 30, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Joe Lintner said…
Councillor Steph Weisser attended.
July 30, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Anonymous said…
I wonder if Columbia Boro will fire their Aunt. Anyone who has family willing to shoot at police doesn't deserve to work for our police.

Glad the police are safe. and she should be fired.
July 30, 2016 at 10:27 PM
Prettyface said…
Why? Do you know their Aunt? I assume, by your post, that no one in your family has ever been in trouble.
July 30, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Anonymous said…
I wonder who are you? What does their aunt have to do with it? Each individual its responsible for their actions. She is a stand up lady and has nothing to do with what they have done. I bet you don't have a job and half of your relatives are in jail.
July 30, 2016 at 11:42 PM
Unknown said…
Seriously? Have you been hit on the head recently because that's the only logical reason you would say something that stupid.
July 31, 2016 at 1:11 AM
LL said…
The aunt is probably one of those who turned him in. Why should she lose her job because of the actions of a moron? What if one of your relatives was fired due to your heartless comment? Would that be fair?
July 31, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Where's all the people who last summer said leave those kids in the park alone, they're just kids. The graffiti in the park was gang related GOTTI. Do you still want to look the other way? Thanks to those residents that did call and report.
July 31, 2016 at 6:50 AM
Anonymous said…
Why would you blame a family member for their actions? That woman did not have a gun in her hands and she was not shooting at police so why should any blame br thrown her way?
July 31, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Anonymous said…
I l hope that when they go to trial,( it should not be any since they admitted to it), there is NO plea bargain. For what they did and the harm that they did and could have done, make them pay.
July 31, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Anonymous said…
That's because the rest of council doesn't support their police department. They would rather see the money be used to support pie in the sky ideas.
July 31, 2016 at 12:43 PM
Millie said…
You are really acting like I knew what they were going to do. Those are my nephews and no I can't and won't deny them. Yes, what they did was wrong and we are dealing with this the best we can. How many families would help the police locate or hand their children over? I don't think many would. They would be in denial about the situation. My siblings are truly hurt by the actions of their sons and again we are dealing with it and helping them. It sucks to know that I'm being blamed for this somehow it's always someone else's fault but their own. I have to be STRONG for my parents, My siblings and most importantly my son and his cousins. My family never once denied what they did was wrong. We stood by the police on Friday, July 29th 2016 and I will continue to support my local police department and other departments as well. I'm also glad you chose not to share your name because it just goes to show how much of a man/women you are.

BTW- I gave you the Best Comment award on Facebook. Thank You for the comment.

Have a Great Sunday and a Great Week! Hope you are enjoying it!!
July 31, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Anonymous said…
Unless she was directly involved, she doesn't deserve any punishment.
July 31, 2016 at 8:23 PM
MomOf2 said…
Why should any of their family have to pay for what they did?! They are mature enough to take responsibility for their own actions. I'm sure none of their family emediatlly knew what was happening. Their aunt is a wonderful person. And certainly did not not put them up to this. And or agrees with what they did!
July 31, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Sharon said…
Thank you for your comment Millie. I feel very bad for the families involved and wish you the best as you move forward dealing with the situation.
August 1, 2016 at 6:10 AM
Anonymous said…
I heard on channel 8 this morning the aunt's apology and I admire her for it. She realized what her relatives did was wrong,but by her and her family's assistance,they avoided what could have been a tragic event. May prayers be offered for her and family during this time.
August 1, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Anonymous said…
I posted my thoughts about you being fired and I stand by them.
August 1, 2016 at 9:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Really now you want the Aunt to be thrown under the bus. Fired and such. Oh I see she told the young men to do, she had them try to set fire to the building? Right? You saw her do this? You have the right to believe what you want. But heaven help you if one of your family should get in trouble. You wouldn't want someone saying you need to loose your job. She did not help these young men in anyway to cause harm. Kuddo's if she did report them, dosen't matter. Let her alone, pick on someone else, who does deserve to loose something
August 1, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Anonymous said…
You are ridiculous to keep stating that she should be fired. It isn't her fault her nephews committed this egregious act. They didn't hide them out, try to help them flee. Instead the cooperated with law enforcement. If you have EVIDENCE to the contrary then go to the police. If not - stop saying she should be fired! SHUT UP!
August 1, 2016 at 2:43 PM
Bob said…
OMG Lock the narrow minded up also,, or charge them with harrassment or a noise ordinance.
August 1, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh Buddy
August 5, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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